endwise

An adverb meaning 'with the end facing forward or upward' or 'in the direction of the end.' It can also mean 'on end' or 'upright.' Less common in modern usage, it is occasionally found in technical or descriptive contexts.

• 🇨🇳副词，表示“以末端向前或向上”或“朝末端方向”。也可表示“竖立着”或“垂直地”。现代用法较少见，偶见于技术或描述性语境。

1. On end or upright C2 formal

   Positioned vertically or with one end pointing upward.

   • The logs were stacked endwise against the wall.
   • He placed the book endwise on the shelf.
   • The poles were arranged endwise in the corner.

   🇨🇳竖直地

   同义词: erectlyuprightvertically

   反义词: flathorizontally

2. Lengthwise C2 formal

   In the direction of the longest side; along the length.

   • The boards were cut endwise to fit the frame.
   • She measured the table endwise to ensure it would fit.
   • The fabric was folded endwise for storage.

   🇨🇳纵向

   同义词: alonglengthwayslongitudinally

   反义词: breadthwisecrosswise

3. With the end forward C2 formal

   Positioned so that the end points toward the observer or direction of movement.

   • The spear was held endwise, ready to throw.
   • He presented the tool endwise for inspection.
   • The arrow was aimed endwise at the target.

   🇨🇳末端朝前

   同义词: end onendways

   反义词: broadsidesidewise

• more endwise comparative form
• most endwise superlative form